He let his sharp brown eyes flow towards her form. In his eyes danced her ever glowing reflection which moved with such elegance. He felt his legs move, his heart beat faster, and his bodies gravitate but refused to stop himself. His mouth began to open to speak with the angel but before he reached her a larger form swept her away. He watched as Elijah held out his hand to her and she smiled brilliantly taking it as he whisked her to the dance floor. He felt his eye twitch slightly in annoyance and irritation. This was not the first time one of his brother has stolen the affection of his crushes but it'd never been like this.

Kol bit his inner cheek and straightened himself, watching the retreating forms of his brother and Elena. The moment he had laid eyes upon her he felt this threatening attraction to the beautiful Elena. Being the son of a very wealthy family he tended to get what he wanted, he had indeed wanted her. That was before his elder brother so graciously stole her attention. "Well Kol what's the matter? Did Elijah muddle your plans with Miss Gilbert?" Rebekah Mikaelson smiled wickedly at her brother's terrible distress.

Never had she seen him so infatuated with some girl. Even the highly wealthy, polite, and beautiful women were nothing but a comfort for his lonely nights. "Being the only daughter of the wealthy Gilbert family I'm sure she'd make a fine bride for him." Kol glared at his golden haired sister before his features emanated pure nonchalance. "Now Rebekah just because you'll drop your pants for any man who catches your eye doesn't mean sweet Elena will do the same." He heard his sister gasp in awe at his harsh words and stomp violently on his foot. He hissed in pain bringing his knee to his chest and holding his foot. He would have grown angry but instead he laughed at the discomfort he found on her face. Rebekah huffed at her brother in annoyance. "You know I joke dear sister." He attempted to play off his comment and smirked at her. She turned her head and gave him a look of disbelief before fixing a tuft of her hair and sighing.

"Why don't you introduce yourself? She's had your eye the whole time she's been at this ball. You know lots about her given your many stalkerish encounters..." His sister gave him a judging look as he quickly turned to her to defend himself. "They are not stalkerish... I've just seen her around and asked her friends about her." She scoffed at him in further skepticism and he just waved her away with disinterest in her opinion. "Fine, sit back and watch her be wooed by our elder brother!" She sighed and let out a dark laugh as she walked past Kol waving as a signal of giving in. He sighed as he moved towards the sparkling golden dance floor. His mother had decided to throw this ball purely for reputation, in order to show their wealth to the important and keep others in their place.

Little had he known Elena had been invited to this charade his mother called family time. He first "met" her about a month ago. He was at the local bar with some of his usual friends doing their usual banter and playing some pool. Her presence brought an air of grace and when she walked in it was as if the room illuminated. He wished to speak with Elena but before he got the courage to walk up to the wondrous girl he noticed another man make his way before her. She had smiled at the man and Kol believed it was the most amazing smile he'd ever seen. But when she brought the man into an embrace and Kol's attention tuned into jealousy, it wasn't long before Kol realized the man was Elijah, his own brother. Later on, he'd learned she was the famous Elena Gilbert and she and his brother were very close friends. How Kol had not been introduced to her before he did not know.

He thought maybe Elijah wanted to keep her a secret. After he had watched the two of them together he'd decided to give up whatever interest he felt for her. He had seen the way she looked at his elder brother. He thought he could handle giving up whatever he had felt towards her but somehow he could not get her out of his head. It had practically driven the young Mikaelson mad. Her smile kept coming up and the more he'd seen her around the more he wanted her for himself. Being the selfish one he was he began to share disinterest in his brothers feelings and wanted Elena for himself no matter what the cost. He asked around and found out more about her and he'd finally decided to approach her that night. That was until Elijah came in and smashed his resolve.

He kicked the nearest wall in anger drawing in curious and concerned gazes. All his eyes were planted on, however, we're the two forms of Elena and Elijah as they danced and looked into each other's eyes longingly. He huffed out some air and built up whatever courage he had left and walked towards the figures. The jealousy he felt boiling inside himself kept his composure in check and he seemed calm on the outside. He smiled at the guest as he passed them and it grew wider as he reached the two holding out his hand towards Elena. "May I steal the lovely lady for a dance?"

He felt Elijah's curious gaze on him and he gulped away any guilt he'd left towards his brother as he watched Elena smile at him. "No problem if you'll be okay with that Elijah?" Elena's brown hues stared up innocently at Elijah who smiled weakly at her. "Of course, I trust you'll treat her well Kol." He tossed his brother a hard glance as Elena took Kol's hand. Kol nodded and Elijah stepped away from the two and off the dance floor. "I don't believe I've had the chance to introduce myself I'm Kol Mikaelson." He began to speak as he danced slowly with Elena.

"I'm Elena Gilbert. I've heard much about you from Elijah." Elena smiled a sinfully beautiful smile as the music picked up. Kol felt his heart beat slightly faster as he mulled over her words. "Oh? What has he said?" He let her go for a brief moment to pull her back by the arm. He liked the way her long straight hair glided when she danced. "Well, he said that your one of those bad boys who likes to get in trouble and rebel." She took a pause noticing his face darken and smiled up at him. "He failed to mention your amazing dancing skills however." He felt himself chuckle at her and he enjoyed her honesty and humor.

"Well I guess my brother just doesn't know everything about me." He pulled her slightly closer looking into her eyes with his own. He heard her breath quicken as their faces drew closer and he smirked down at her. "I'd like to get to know lots about you." She bit her bottom lip and drew away from him clearly embarrassed. "Not that much to tell I'm afraid." She pushed her hair behind her ear as the music stopped and gazed over in Elijah's direction. Elijah seemed to forget her presence as he was chatting up a lovely blond wrapped in a stunning black dress.

Kol saw the pain sweep over her face before she quickly looked away and back towards the younger Mikaelson. "Oh I'd say you're just modest." He spoke after a pause hoping his word would bring her pleasure. She laughed at his words but he could feel the falseness of her joy. He grabbed her hand and took it within his own drawing her close to his body. She stared up at him in surprise and he brought her hand up to his lips. "I would definitely enjoy knowing everything about you." He spoke softly to her before laying a chaste kiss upon her hand. She smiled at him sweetly but withdrew her hand from his clutch. "Well I guess you'll just have to find out yourself." He laughed and ran a hand through his hair as he looked towards Elijah who's attention was now fully on them. He could tell by Elijah's features that he was far from happy. "I'm up for a challenge."